Definition of later

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • later is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • later is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • later is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of later


  • coming at a subsequent time or stage (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. posterior
    2. ulterior
  • at or toward an end or late period or stage of development (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a later symptom of the disease
    2. later medical science could have saved the child

    Synonyms

    1. late
  • happening at a time subsequent to a reference time (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he's going to the store but he'll be back here later

    Synonyms

    1. after
    2. afterward
    3. afterwards
    4. later on
    5. subsequently
  • at some eventual time in the future (adverb)

    Examples

    1. I'll see you later

    Synonyms

    1. by and by

See definition of later in Merriam Webster